2nd Global Standards Collaboration (GSC)
Machine-to-Machine Standardization Task
Force (MSTF) Meeting
September 20-21, 2011, Atlanta, GA, USA
Meeting Agenda
Conference and Roundtable
Hosted by:
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INTRODUCTION
The Global Standards Collaboration Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Standardization Task force
(GSC MSTF), which was created during GSC-15 in Beijing last year, see GSC MSTF resolution,
provides through information exchange a bridge between the actual standardization work of
Standards Developing Organizations and the M2M industry’s needs, and aims at facilitating
global coordination and harmonization in the area of M2M standardization by reaching out to a
wide range of M2M standardization players. The goal of the GSC MSTF Atlanta, GA meeting is
to finalize an activity map and make recommendations on current and future M2M
standardization undertakings to the Global Standards Collaboration (GSC) in close liaison with
the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
The meeting is broken down in two parts. The first day takes the form of a conference at the
Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) auditorium where experts from a wide range of
industries will present their views on the impact of M2M standards on their vertical markets.
The second day will feature a roundtable at the Georgia Tech Technology Square Research
building focused on summarizing the findings of the Dallas and Atlanta meetings, and drafting
suggestions and recommendations regarding the direction of global M2M standardization.
Individuals from companies, in the US or abroad, directly or indirectly involved in M2M-related
activities are invited to attend both the conference and roundtable, which are free of charge.
The conference will open the window on the smarter world that is being created every day in
every country, and give the audience a useful perspective on M2M technologies and solutions
that are now readily available. The overall theme of the Atlanta GSC MSTF conference is “M2M
standards as growth enablers”.
The discussions will seek to highlight why machine-to-machine -communications standards are
very much needed in vertical markets such as the ones addressed at the conference. What are
their role and importance in those markets’ expansion? What sense of urgency? Given these
needs, what should Standards Developing Organizations from around the world focus on when
it comes to M2M standardization?
The September 20th, 2011 conference is organized around panels (one moderator and two
panelists) with experts and thought leaders in their fields. Each session will allow for 20mn
Q&A, which are highly encouraged.
For free advance registration for the conference, please contact Alain Louchez, GSC MSTF
coordinator, at alouchez@numerex.com
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SEPTEMBER 20TH CONFERENCE PROGRAM
Georgia Tech Research Institute Auditorium
250 14th Street, N.W., Atlanta, GA 30332
http://www.gtri.gatech.edu/conference-center
8:30 a.m. – 8:35 a.m.
Introduction to TIA Sponsored Event
Grant Seiffert, President, U.S. Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)
8:35 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Welcome to Georgia Tech and Atlanta
Dr. Robert T. McGrath, Director of Georgia Tech Research Institute and
Vice President of Georgia Institute of Technology
8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
GSC MSTF Meeting Objectives
Dr. Jeffrey O. Smith, Numerex CTO, Chair of TIA TR-50, Convener of the Global
Standards Collaboration Machine-to-Machine Standardization Task Force
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Healthcare
Teleheath, telemedicine and remote patient monitoring in general are the talk of governments,
healthcare providers and consumers alike. Desire for independence, need for better responsiveness,
limited professional resources, aging population and budgetary constraints are fueling the exploration of
new healthcare options. M2M communications are an important catalyst of this emerging new
healthcare era. The panelists will address the M2M promises and challenges in this vertical market and
the resulting needs for standardization.
10:05 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Coffee Break
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Transportation/Logistics/Supply Chain
All kinds of vehicles are becoming more intelligent thanks to pervasive computer chips, other sensing
devices and immediate connectivity, in addition to the impetus provided by regulatory requirements.
Supply chains are getting global in scope because, in no small part, it is now possible to track and trace
position and status in real-time worldwide. The panelists will discuss the new facets of these market
segments and the importance of related M2M standards.
11:35 a.m. – 12:35 p.m.
Residential & Commercial Security/Alarm Monitoring/Home Automation
The home of the future is available now. Various groups and forums are working around the globe on
standards that relate to secured access, surveillance, alert remote monitoring and other buildingcentered functions. M2M standardization must integrate these efforts. The panel will share with the
audience the wide array of applications currently available and the role of M2M standards.
12:35 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
LUNCH sponsored by TIA
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SEPTEMBER 20TH CONFERENCE PROGRAM (Cont’d)
1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Payments (ATM/POS/Vending/Ticketing/other Financials)
M2M technologies provide flexibility and immediacy to the financial ecosystem. For example, smart
vending machines are being deployed that can adjust the offer of the machine to the needs of the
consumers. Various sensors provide immediate actionable data. These machines are a microcosm of the
M2M world (capture, transmission and analysis). Security is a critical dimension of the M2M payments
infrastructure. This panel will address the enabling role of M2M in economic transactions and why
standards can speed up this vertical market’s expansion.
2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Coffee Break
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Manufacturing (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)/Distributed
Control Systems (DCS)/ Industrial Processes)
Today, most industrial processes are automated and M2M technologies are increasingly contributing to efficient
production environments. M2M helps monitor and control the collection and exchange of data between sensors
and controllers during the manufacturing process in all kinds of markets. SCADA, both a subset and parent of
M2M, is critical to the management of a vast range of industrial control systems. The adoption of standards is an
absolute necessity as older SCADA technology is being replaced with newer M2M technologies and wireless and
IP capabilities are integrated into SCADA and DCS systems. The panel will review the application of M2M
technologies to manufacturing and how standards facilitate the development of secure and effective M2Mmanaged manufacturing platforms.
4:00 pm – 4:15 pm
Coffee Break
4:15 pm – 5:15 pm
Energy/Smart Grid/Oil & Gas Utilities
The production, transport and consumption of energy are a domain in which M2M has long been
involved. Distribution systems that run over long distances require robust remote monitoring solutions.
Also, M2M technologies are playing a decisive role in the development of the Smart Grid. For instance,
with smart sensors and demand response solutions, M2M is adding intelligence into the electricity grid.
The panel will discuss the progress being made in the insertion of M2M technologies in energy-related
markets and how standards can make a difference.
5:15 pm – 5:30 pm
Wrap-up
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
VIP DINNER sponsored by Numerex
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SEPTEMBER 21st ROUNDTABLE PROGRAM
Georgia Tech Technology Square Research Building
85 Fifth Street, Atlanta, Georgia 30308
http://users.ece.gatech.edu/mooney/TSRB.html
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Meeting Recap. What do vertical markets need related to M2M standards?
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Q&A
9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Coffee Break
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Suggestions, recommendations for worldwide M2M standardization.
Suggested activity Map.
12:00 p.m.
CLOSE OF EVENT
About Georgia Tech and GTRI
The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is one of the world's premier research
universities. Ranked seventh among U.S. News & World Report's top public universities and the
eighth best engineering and information technology university in the world by Shanghai Jiao
Tong University's Academic Ranking of World Universities, Georgia Tech's more than 20,000
students are enrolled in its Colleges of Architecture, Computing, Engineering, Liberal Arts,
Management and Sciences.
The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is Georgia Tech's nonprofit applied research arm. It
employs around 1,500 people, and is involved in approximately $200 million in research
annually for more than 200 clients in industry and government. GTRI has been a trusted
government and industry partner since 1934. Each day, GTRI's science and engineering
expertise is used to solve some of the toughest problems facing government and industry
across the nation and around the globe. GTRI conducts its research programs through eight
technically-focused laboratories that span the breadth of information, communications, sensors,
security, and related technologies. For more information on GTRI please visit
www.gtri.gatech.edu
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